John talks with Rachel Bloom and Aline Brosh McKenna,
co-creators of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, about how they pitched and
wrote their critically-acclaimed show.

We focus on the ways they introduced recurring characters in the
pilot, and how casting influenced the series. Given recent
controversy over casting of Asian roles, our discussion of the Josh
Chan character feels particularly relevant.

This episode was recorded live as part of WGFestival 2016 Craft
Day. Our thanks to the Writers Guild Foundation and The Academy for
hosting us.

John deeply regrets passing up the opportunity to sing the West
Covina reprise.

(The script for the Crazy Ex-Girlfriend pilot is available in
Weekend Read.)

About the Podcast

Screenwriters John August and Craig Mazin discuss screenwriting and related topics in the film and television industry, everything from getting stuff written to the vagaries of copyright and work-for-hire law.